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Anyone ever change the speakers in a w201 ?
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1985 190D 2.2 5-speed manual Did any of you guys ever change the terrible speakers that came stock in the w201 models ? If so can you please let me know which ones actually fit ? Anywhere I look lists a few different sizes so I don't want to be doing the wrong thing. Any type of help is appreciated. Kamil
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I forgot to mention....what are some good 6.5 speakers ? Price is not an issue.
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Boston Acoustics FX-4 are a direct replacement for the dash and rear panel. Sound is excellent, but don't expect bass from such small drivers. I cut the rear deck panel at the rear speaker locations and mounted a pair of Polk separates, 6.5" woofers and surface-mount tweeters. Xovers installed beneath the metal deck, in the trunk for access to controls. I lost no luggage space and sound is great, first aid kit intact. No cutting of metal required, just drilling a few holes.
Really, tho, this post belongs in the 'Car Audio' forum. Steve
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They fit, front & rear, with no mods and original grilles. A bit of a tight squeeze in the dash. Sound is dramatically better, but the original Becker radio/cassette sucked - no volume. Almost any new head unit you install will be better. Most will require you disable or rewire the console fader. I rewired ours to fade only the back.
Steve
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I checked the model of the speakers I recently put in the back, 6.5" woofers, tweeters, and xovers: Polk dx3065 system. Pic attached.
Steve
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nice thanks...
![]() I just bought all my stuff and this is what I got: (just waiting for it all to arrive) Bottom line is: spend a few extra bucks and get quality speakers. I have read other threads where people were buying 20 dollar speakers ![]() RADIO/CD PLAYER (with remote) I got this radio for 75 bucks shipped...I had the same one before in my other car but I sold the car. You cannot go wrong with this radio-it looks so so good. ![]() Front Speakers: Boston Acoustics S45 80 bucks shipped to my door. These speakers received great reviews from what I have read on the internet. ![]() Rear Speakers: Polk Audio db 650 100 bucks shipped to me. Awesome reviews on crutchfield.com Polk speaker review ![]()
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Audi TT Last edited by kamil; 08-10-2005 at 01:40 PM. |
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I got my 6.5 polk speakers from Ebay. They were around $130.00 on crutchfield and I got them on ebay for $35.00. Although they are diminishing, there are still some deals to be had on ebay
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